US Senate — upper chamber of Congress that votes on presidential appointees, legislation, and resolutions on military matters.
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… The discussions come days after President Donald Trump temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel, a move met with a torrent of criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European countries and some of Trump’s fellow Republicans in the US Senate. …
Oil edges down as investors weigh possible US sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’Joy Online
… Flipping the seat is key to the Democratic Party’s strategy to take control of the US Senate, and recent polls have Peltola, a former member of the US House of Representatives, leading Sullivan. …
US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battlegroundJoy Online
… This week, the US Department of Justice said hackers in China breached technology maintained by the US Senate, Nasa, the Federal Reserve, and the DoJ itself. …
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firmsJoy Online
… The result means Nixon, a democratic socialist who is currently a state lawmaker, will proceed in November to fight for a US Senate seat against Republican Ashley Moody. …
Florida picks nominees for governor, and other takeaways from US primariesJoy Online
… After she was asked about a possible Senate run against minority leader Chuck Schumer, the US Senate’s top Democrat, Ocasio-Cortez replied that “anything was possible”. …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and hasn’t ‘ruled out’ presidential runJoy Online
… Last month, he asked the US Senate for emergency funds totalling $87bn (£68bn) to pay service members and “rapidly replenish equipment and munitions.”
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information ‘leakers’ being ‘hunted down’Joy Online
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci has refused to answer questions at a tense US Senate hearing on Covid-19, saying he feared Republicans would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. …
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid originsJoy Online
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a US Senate hearing about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying he feared Republican lawmakers would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. …
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during US Senate hearing on Covid-19 pandemic originsJoy Online
… On Tuesday, the US Senate voted 51 to 47 to install Clayton, replacing the acting DNI Bill Pulte. …
Trump’s new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US SenateJoy Online
President Donald Trump has said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law in protest over the US Senate’s failure to pass voter ID legislation. …
Trump blocks bipartisan housing bill over Senate failure to pass voter ID lawBrent crude fell 0.39% to $105.51 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.55% to $97.43 on Friday as investors assessed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's shadow fleet of tankers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.39% to $105.51 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.55% to $97.43 on Friday as investors assessed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's shadow fleet of tankers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for 223 miles of power lines connecting Beluga and Healy in Alaska, as Vice President JD Vance visits the state to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in a tight Senate reelection race.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A group of 100 firms including Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic have signed an open letter warning that cyber-attacks using AI will become more widespread and sophisticated within months, calling on governments and organisations to strengthen cyber defences before the technology becomes too powerful to stop.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly won their respective Florida gubernatorial primaries and will face off in November, with the contest shaped by their differing positions on Donald Trump. The midterm elections across multiple US states will determine which party controls Congress.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her egg-freezing process on social media and told ABC News she had not "ruled out the possibility" of running for president. She said sharing the information was important to normalise conversations about reproductive care.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage and vowed to pursue severe penalties for information leakers, as the six-month conflict with Iran continues and debates over US military arsenal levels intensify.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Covid-19 origins, invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times and citing concerns that Republicans might use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. Fauci has previously denied Republican accusations that he concealed pandemic information and lied about its dangers, calling the allegations "simply preposterous."
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a US Senate hearing about Covid-19's origins, invoking the Fifth Amendment to protect against potential perjury prosecution. Fauci cited advice from his attorneys and expressed concern that Republican Senator Rand Paul intended to use his testimony against him.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Senate voted 51 to 47 to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing acting DNI Bill Pulte, whose original appointment faced backlash for his lack of intelligence experience. Clayton, a former US attorney for the Southern District of New York and securities regulator, succeeds Tulsi Gabbard.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law in protest over the US Senate's failure to pass voter ID legislation. The housing bill, approved by Congress, is set to become law automatically unless the president vetoes it.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Republican-controlled Senate approved a measure instructing President Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote. The measure marks the first time both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end military action since 1973, though it is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Senate has approved over $70bn in funding for President Trump's immigration agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, for the remaining three years of his administration. The bill passed 52-to-47 largely along party lines and now heads to the House for a vote before going to Trump for signature.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed a measure 215-208 to require Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran or seek congressional approval for military action. Trump dismissed the vote as "unpatriotic" and blamed Democrats and four Republican voters for undermining his negotiations.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution 215-208 seeking to halt President Trump from taking further military action in Iran and requiring him to withdraw US forces or seek congressional approval. The measure is largely symbolic, passed with four Republicans joining Democrats, and the White House dismissed it as an unconstitutional attempt to restrict presidential power.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Senate voted to advance an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom, which was intended for Secret Service security upgrades. The $72bn reconciliation bill will now fund immigration agencies including ICE and Border Patrol, and heads to the House before final approval.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has dropped plans for a $1.8bn fund to compensate individuals claiming unfair government targeting, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced to lawmakers. The fund, proposed to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over his tax returns, faced strong criticism from Democrats and Republicans over concerns it could pay Capitol riot defendants, and was halted by a federal judge pending a June 12 hearing.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as chair of the US Federal Reserve by the Senate with 54 votes in favour and 45 against, the narrowest margin for Fed chair confirmation since 1977. Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell and faces pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates despite rising inflation driven by energy costs.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →